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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD Brand: WGBH BOSTON VIDEO EAN: 0841887008822 Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC, Widescreen Item Dimensions: Label: PBS (DIRECT) Languages: Manufacturer: PBS (DIRECT) MPN: WMJH601 Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: PBS (DIRECT) Region Code: 1 Release Date: January 01, 2008 Running Time: 90 minutes Studio: PBS (DIRECT) Theatrical Release Date: 2007 Editorial Review: Product Description: WORDS AND MUSIC BY JERRY HERMAN chronicles the life and career of one of the American Musical Theater's iconic figures: the composer and lyricist of the hit shows "Hello Dolly!" "Mame" and "La Cage aux Folles" among others. Jerry and an all-star cast including Carol Channing Angela Lansbury Charles Nelson Reilly and Michael Feinstein chart his rise from 1950s off-Broadway through all of his smash Broadway hits. Featuring never-before-seen stills and archival footage from the original shows and of course a terrific Jerry Herman score. System Requirements:Running Time: 90 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/PBS Rating: NR UPC: 841887008822 Manufacturer No: WMJH601 Average Rating:
 Rating:  - A VERY MERRY JERRY!"Hello Dolly, "Mame", "La Cage aux Folles - three fabulous Broadway musicals. All written by one fabulous composer - the one and only Jerry Herman. If you love all things Broadway and all things musical theatre, then you will adore this wonderful documentary - WORDS AND MUSIC BY JERRY HERMAN. It gives a rare and candid glimpse into the life of one of the most talented and beloved American musical theatre composers. This is a fascinating look at his childhood, where his marvellous musical talent was ... Read More Rating:  - PERFECT BIOGRAPHICAL DOCUMENTARYThere has never been a documentary on a behind-the-scenes person in show business, that is as perfect as this one. It covers EVERY aspect of Herman's marvelously productive career.....from early off Broadway shows (PARADE) to the Broadway hits (DOLLY, MAME, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES) to the Broadway failures (DEAR WORLD, GRAND TOUR, MACK & MABEL) to him today (when this documentary was made). An exceptional story....an exceptional gentleman.....an exceptional production. One not to be missed, and to be ... Read More Rating: - jerry herman on broadwayEnjoyed it very much. I like Jerry Herman's shows. Mame was the first broadway musical i saw on Broadway. Wow! what an experience! Wish the tribute had included "Bosom Buddies" with Bea Arthur. It covers Jerry Herman's career and I enjoyed the additional features on the dvd. Rating: - Nice docummentary, with great archive footageJerry Herman is a musical theatrical genius in the most classical way, and it's obvious in this docummentary that he's also a great person, with interesting things to say, but about the theatre world as of his personal life! Plus, the chane to see footage from Hello, Dolly, Mame, Grand Tour, La Cage, Mack & Mabel... who could ask for anything more? Well, maybe some more full numbers as extra features... Rating: - Abs fabLooooove this one. Great documentary, including great excerpts from classic shows. wow wow wow. |
